Curls
(Board book)
Publishing Details
Curls
By (Author) Ruth Forman
Illustrated by Geneva Bowers
Simon & Schuster
Little Simon
1st April 2021
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Early years: people who help us
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
813.6
Physical Properties
Board book
26
Width 152mm, Height 165mm, Spine 15mm
243g
Description
A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls and the beauty of their curls.
Me
Morning
Mirror Smile
Shine big
hair love
This simple, playful, and beautiful board book stars four friends who celebrate the joy of their hairstyles from bouncing curls to swinging braids.
Author Bio
Ruth Forman is the author of bestselling childrens books,Curls,Glow,Bloom, andOurs, as well as award-winning poetry collectionsWe Are the Young MagiciansandRenaissance.
Geneva Bowers is a self-taught illustrator based in western North Carolina. Shes illustrated childrens booksThe Dragon Thief,Beyonc: Shine Your Light, andCurls, among others. Genevas work has won the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist and a 2018 BSFA Award nomination. She loves manipulating color and adding whimsy with a touch of realism and calm. Visit her online at GenevaB.com.
